9-Day Greece Road Trip from Thessaloniki traveling west to Volos, Ioannina, and Larissa

Your road trip adventure in Greece begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Thessaloniki. You’ll stay in Thessaloniki for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Thessaloniki has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Aristotelous Square. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 42,179 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

Thessaloniki also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Pulp. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,573 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Thessaloniki is Kitchen Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 9,067 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in Greece!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Thessaloniki has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Thessaloniki by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Thessaloniki. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Thessaloniki, like the extraordinary Holy Church of Saint Demetrius, Patron Saint of Thessalonica. This attraction is a church and has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 5,576 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Thessaloniki is the spectacular The Umbrellas Sculpture by Zogolopoulos. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 13,531 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. This archaeological museum has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,924 visitors.

White Tower of Thessaloniki is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This fortified tower is a popular destination among visitors in Thessaloniki. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 50,663 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 290,192 visitors.

Your discovery of Thessaloniki does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Thessaloniki on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Greece, be sure to eat at Sebriko, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Thessaloniki. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,978 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Thessaloniki!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 3 of your epic road trip in Greece, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Thessaloniki. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Volos. You’ll stay in Volos for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Thessaloniki’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Thessaloniki, start your day with a visit to the amazing Kapani. This much-appreciated market and attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,510 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Agias Sofias Square. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,128 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Holy Church of Hagia Sophia to make the most of your road trip across Greece. The spectacular Holy Church of Hagia Sophia is a church that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,520 visitors.

The lovely Arch of Galerius and Rotunda is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,979 visitors have left this tetrapylon average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Atatürk Museum. This attraction is a house museum rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 7,420 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Thessaloniki has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Volos. Volos offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Staphylos. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,498 reviews.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Volos, the fantastic Red Nose Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 577 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Greece!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Volos and embark on a scenic drive to Ioannina, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Volos and Kalambaka before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Volos. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Saint Konstantinos Park. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 4,127 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Volos Port. This attraction, a beloved port, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,812 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Volos is the stunning Paralia Voloy. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,016 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Kalambaka and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Kalambaka has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 2,768 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,726 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Meteora. This monastery and travel destination is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 35,413 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Kalambaka, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Ioannina. When you arrive in Ioannina you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

After dinner, visit Palia Agora to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ioannina, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,278 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Scala. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Scala has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 909 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Greece, and look forward to more great days to come!

You still have 2 nights left in Ioannina.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Arta's Bridge. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 7,018 visitors.

Necromanteion of Acheron is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,869 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Acheron Springs. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 13,175 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Greece to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Ioannina.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Ioannina, like Metsovitiki Folia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,924 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Ioannina, Omilos. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 900 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Chevalier. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 739 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Greece!

On day 6 of your road trip across Greece, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Ioannina. You’ll stay in Ioannina for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Saz City Life Hotel, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Ioannina. This hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 810 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Ioannina is the 5-star Grand Serai Congress & Spa. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,602 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Ioannina is the 3-star Filokalia Hotel. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 372 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Ioannina, like the outstanding Moyseio Ellinikis Istorias Payloy Vrelli. This attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 7,022 visitors.

The Clock Tower of Ioannina is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Ioannina. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,943 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Ioannina is the extraordinary Ioannina Castle. This castle is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 11,412 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Ich Kale Acropolis of Ioannina. Around 3,163 visitors have given this must-see tourist destination an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Cave of Perama. Cave of Perama is a popular show cave, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 6,636 travelers.

Come to Ioannina prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Ioannina.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Ioannina.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like SEIRIOS, after your day of exploring the city of Ioannina. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,410 customers.

Locals recommend To Dodeka Cafe Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Ioannina, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 809 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Ioannina, OPEN BAR. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 770 customers.

Route 66 Bar is also one of the best bars in the city of Ioannina. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 449 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Greece.

Day 7 of your road trip through Greece gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Larissa for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Trikala is the amazing Byzantine Castle of Trikala. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,091 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Trikala City Center Square. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,935 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Trikala is the outstanding Central Bridge. This popular best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,951 visitors.

The spectacular Matsopoulos Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 8,871 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Sports Park St. George Trikala. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,394 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Greece. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Larissa, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Las Ramblas Coffeebar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Larissa. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,338 customers.

Locals also recommend Vosporos | Restaurant * Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Larissa. Vosporos | Restaurant * Bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 990 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Larissa is Greek restaurant "O Tasos". This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 713 customers.

After dinner, visit Gossip Downtown, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Larissa. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,557 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Klímax. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,734 customers.

Alternatively, KUBRICK Pure Social “ Club ” is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Larissa. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,128 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Greece!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Greece. Today, you'll wake up in Larissa and embark on a scenic drive to Thessaloniki, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Larissa and Pieria before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Larissa. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa G. I. Katsigras Museum. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,036 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Diachronic museum of Larissa. This attraction, a beloved archaeological museum, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 654 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Larissa is the stunning First Ancient Theatre, Larissa. This greek theatre and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 589 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Platamon Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 5,319 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible New Holy Monastery of Saint Dionysios of Olympus. This place of worship and attraction has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,011 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Archaeological Museum of Dion. This archaeological museum and travel destination is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,593 visitors.

The lovely Archaeological Park of Dion is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 3,375 visitors have left this archaeological park an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Lastly, if you still got energy, the wonderful Katerini Municipal Park is also a worthwhile attraction you can visit in Pieria. This point of interest is a park rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 6,501 reviews.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Pieria, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Thessaloniki. When you arrive in Thessaloniki you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Charoupi. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,912 customers.

Locals also recommend The Rouga, another of the best restaurants in Thessaloniki. The Rouga is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,900 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at The Greek. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,117 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Greece, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 9 of your road trip in Greece is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Thessaloniki before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Acropolis of Thessaloniki is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Thessaloniki. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,133 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Thessaloniki and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Greece.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Thessaloniki at Palati Thessaloniki before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,775 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Thessaloniki. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Greece!